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OUT THERE 2004 DELICIOUS DIRT Northwest author says feed the soil, not just the plants. By Rachel Foster quite figured out how to implement this idea at home, but I am working on it!) photographs by Janet Loughrey, Sasquatch And here’s another: Leave a gravel-filled Books, 2003, paperback $27.95. strip, 18 inches wide, between the house wall and your bushes to ease house-care, ainbridge Island gardener Ann keep out carpenter ants and improve Lovejoy is author of about 20 plant performance. books. She is also the founder In an introduction to the principles of and director of the Sequoia Center for natural gardening, the author explains the Healing Arts, which offers classes in what’s wrong with chemicals (not only meditation, music and movement. Now for the world but for your garden) and she is co-owner of the nursery brings up the virtues of the old organic Bainbridge Gardens, too, where she mantra, feed the soil, not just the plants. developed a garden Health Department Chapter Three, the longest in the book featuring natural solutions for garden by many pages, explains in thoughtful problems. detail just how you can do this, by Lovejoy leads education and building the kind of soil that travel programs for garden- confers drought and dis- ers. In Costa Rica, she ease resistance and started a gardeners’ allows plants to take program for Eco care of themselves. Teach, a nonprofit Natural weed and that supports envi- pest control have ronmental protec- chapters of their tion projects. Add in own, and one on pro bono public gar- Northwestern lawns dening projects and is alone worth the her weekly columns price of the book on food and gardening Native plants have a for a Seattle paper, and Ann Lovejoy prominent place in Lovejoy’s Lovejoy’s energy and accom- writing, but she is not a purist. plishments appear almost super-human. Lovejoy does want mainstream garden- This is clearly a person with a mission. ers to rethink their ornamental gardens, That mission is to promote natural but her key phrase, when it comes to and sustainable garden design and care. plant selection, is “natives and allies.” Great gardens without guilt, you might Locally native plants and non-invasive say, and without unnecessary labor. species from around North America and Luckily for Northwest gardeners, she the globe are equally acceptable in has carved out the time to write a com- Lovejoy’s garden world, as long as they prehensive handbook to help us put her are well-adapted to the local environment passion to work for us. Whether your and our own particular garden habitats. concern is ivy removal, smart plant Gardens like the ones we see in Janet selection or natural rose care, this book Loughrey’s excellent photographs will will help. always be hard work, and are not for An opening chapter on garden design everyone. But this book could help any- contains many tips on keeping mainte- one make the garden they dream about nance to a minimum while building a while avoiding chemicals and dispirit- garden you can really enjoy. One sug- ing, repetitive work. gestion I heartily endorse is that every THE ANN LOVEJOY HANDBOOK OF NORTHWEST GARDENING, B Northwest garden needs a rain shelter with seats and a nice view. (I haven’t Rachel Foster of Eugene is a garden writer and consultant. She can be reached at rfoster@efn.org OUT & ABOUT writers: do you just wanna rock? bambini EXTRAORDINARY THINGS FOR EXTRAORDINARY KIDS! Get ready for the Outdoors at Bambini! SWIMSUITS • SWIM DIAPERS • POOL SHOES SANDALS • BEACH TOWELS WRITE MUSIC REVIEWS FOR EUGENE WEEKLY! We are now accepting submissions of CD reviews by local writers. What’s in it for you? You’ll just do it for the glory . . . (These are unpaid reviews, but you’ll get to see your work in print!) What’s in it for us? We’ll boost our music coverage and get rockin’ reviews from the experts (that would be YOU) who know what’s really hap- pening in the music world. Reviews should be between 100 and 200 words, on any musical genre, and should be emailed to cal@eugeneweekly.com under the subject heading: “Local CD Review.” Please include complete infor- mation about the CD, including band name, album name, year and record label, contact information so we can reach you, as well as a short bio about yourself. For additional guidelines and information, contact Ben at Eugene Weekly: 484-0519, Ext. 26 205 W. 5th AT CHARNELTON 485-1222 • MON-SAT 10-5:30 • SUN 11-4 Oregon River Sports www.oregonriversports.com Hourly Rentals at Fern Ridge & Alton Baker Park Canoe Demo Day - May 23 Kayak Demo Day - May 30 NEWS, TIDBITS AND FACTOIDS • At 1pm Monday, May 3, Mount Pisgah Arboretum will kick off its “Raise The Rafters” campaign (Public Phase). Events include presentations of architectural models, sketches and explanations of The White Oak Pavilion, which will replace the aging Quonset hut. Nestled naturally into the Great Meadow full of White Oaks, the pavilion should provide shelter for a wide variety of activities for gen- erations to come. • If you’re a beginning surfer looking for information and resources for the sport, check out Ossie’s Surf Shop (www.ossiessurfshop.com) in Newport. Owner Dan Hasselschwert says, “Basically, we have the philosophy that the ocean belongs to everyone.” Ossie’s caters to beginners and families, and offers lessons and workshops. Hasselschwert is even teaching surfing for college credit through Oregon State University. School’s in and surf’s up! • Ever wonder what happens to ski parks come summer time? Check out www.skibowl.com/win- ter/attractions.html Mt. Hood turns its ski slopes into a summer wonderland of Alpine slides, sce- nic sky chair rides, Indy Karts, bungee towers, an Adrenaline Zip Line, mini and disc golf, and tons more. Check this out for serious summer fun! • Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30 pm in 177 Lawrence Hall, rock climbing’s “Urban Ape” Timmy O’Neill will combine stand-up comedy and storytelling to present his latest feature film Suspended Animation. O’Neill’s overall message: Get outside, discover the freedom, happiness and sense of accomplishment outdoor activity can bring, no matter your skill level. Event sponsored by Outside Magazine and UO Outdoor Program. W hen you’re ready to run with fluid motion, visit the paddle sports specialists. • Lane County is home to world class kayakers: In last year’s Freestyle Kayaking World Championships on the river Mur in Graz, Austria, Springfield-born Jay Kincaid won first place for men and Eugene-based Brooke Winger won first place for women. RETAIL • RENTALS • REPAIRS • TRIPS • INSTRUCTION • Stores, shops and even the gas station on Hwy. 58 near Dexter are boasting disc golf supplies — easy stops on your way to the Dexter Disc Golf Course near the lake. 3400 Franklin Blvd. • Eugene • 541-334-0696 www.eugeneweekly.com OUTDOOR GUIDE APRIL 29, 2004 7
